My Story
“I’ve always been attracted to colours, mixing and blending them to make my own unique palette”.
Luruk-In is an Australian Aboriginal Art business, founded by proud Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung woman Aimee McCartney. Aimee was born and raised on Wurundjeri country in Naarm, Melbourne and currently lives on Gunaikurnai Country (Victoria).
An emerging contemporary Aboriginal artist, Aimee’s vibrant approach to life coupled with her strong ancestral and cultural identity allows her to create unique, intricate and eye-catching artworks on canvas. With a mixture of bright colours and textures, Aimee explores modern society through the looking glass of the world’s oldest living culture.
Aimee’s strongest inspiration comes from her Country, its waterways and mountains, its sand, soil and shells. Aimee’s hope is to continue the sacred tradition of Storytelling through art and to inspire people to connect and learn about First Nations’ culture, history, stories and language.
Ngun Godjin (Sincerely, Thank you)
Artist CV
Murals
2024 - St John of God Primary School Mural, Euroa VIC.
2024 - Euroa Community Garden Murals, Euroa VIC.
2024 - Glen Huntly Primary School Garden Murals, Glen Huntly VIC.
2024 - Kyneton Kindergarten Mural, Kyneton VIC.
2024 - Defence Force School of Languages Mural, RAAF Williams - Laverton VIC.
2024 - Brunswick Secondary College, Brunswick VIC.
2023 - Mandalay Resources Mural, Costerfield VIC.
2023 - Euroa Community Caravan Mural, Euroa VIC.
2023 - Euroa Secondary College, School for Student Leadership Mural VIC.
2023 - Euroa Community Garden Murals, Euroa VIC.
2023 - "Ngarrak Yilam" Mountain Range, Kinglake Sports Stadium VIC.
2023 - "Dhulangi Taungurung Biik", Dindi Arts Trail, Toolangi VIC
Exhibitions
2023 - Koorie Heritage Trust, 11th Annual Koorie Art Show, Melbourne.
2023 - Solo Exhibition, GAANBONA 'Bright & Happy' Art Box Euroa.
2023 - Solo Exhibition, GAANBONA 'Bright & Happy', Yirramboi Festival.
2023 - Toowoomba Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar Art Show, QLD.
2022 - Koorie Heritage Trust, 10th Annual Koorie Art Show, Melbourne.
2022 - East Gippsland Art Gallery WRAP Small Artwork Prize, Bairnsdale.
2022 - Fairfield Primary School Annual Art4All Art Show, Melbourne.
2022 - Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary Art Show, Mansfield.
2022 - Mansfield Shire Council, NAIDOC Week Art Show, Mansfield.
2022 - Napier Waller Art Prize Finalist, Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
2021 - Koorie Heritage Trust, 9th Annual Koorie Art Show, Melbourne.
Workshops
2024 - Islamic Museum of Australia, Luruk-In Aboriginal Art Workshop, National Reconciliation Week
2023 - Womens Intergrated Networking Group, RAAF Williams - Laverton
2023 - East Sale Community Hub, Luruk-In Aboriginal Art Workshops, NAIDOC Week.
Collaborations
2023 - Jetstar Australia and DNATA Catering Domestic and International Menu “Brenonul” translates to Traveller in Taungurung language VIC.
2023 - Pretty Pod Wearable Art, December Earring Collaboration.
2023 - Australia ICOMOS Refect Reconciliation Action Plan "Place and Country".
2023- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Reconciliation Action Plan, "River Journey".
2022 – Pretty Pod Wearable Art, December Earring Collaboration.
2022 – Merchant Coffee Roasters, NAIDOC Week Blend “Yaawinbu Yananinon”.
2022 – Queen Victoria Women’s Centre 2022 Art Calendar.
Community Fundraising
2024 - Charity Auction, Red Nose Australia First Nation programs and resources 100% of Proceeds Donated.
2023 - Charity Auction, Holsworthy Community Group 100% of Proceeds Donated.
2023 - Charity Auction, The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation 100% of Proceeds Donated.
2022 – Merchant Coffee Roasters, NAIDOC Week Blend, 10% of Proceeds Donated to Djirra Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service.
2022 – Community Auction, Lakeside Rockers 100% of Proceeds Donated.
2022 – Community Auction, Roulettes Cinema 100% of Proceeds Donated.
2021 – Charity Auction, Legacy Australia 100% of Proceeds Donated.
Education
2013 - Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne.
2012 - Certificate III in Business Management.
2010 - Victorian Certificate of Education.